Bill Text: VA HJR467 | 2020 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Danville Public Schools Child Nutrition staff.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-03-05 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ467ER) [HJR467 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2020-HJR467-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Danville Public Schools Child Nutrition staff was inducted into the 2019 No Kid Hungry Summer Hero Hall of Fame for its innovative work to support children affected by food insecurity during summer months when school is not in session; and
WHEREAS, the No Kid Hungry Summer Hero Hall of Fame celebrates those who find ways to provide children with the nutritious food they need to grow and stay healthy; Danville Public Schools Child Nutrition staff was one of 13 organizations and individuals in Virginia recognized in 2019; and
WHEREAS, in 2019, the 30 dedicated staff members of Danville Public Schools Summer Food Service Program served more than 32,000 meals and 7,400 snacks at no cost to students; the program operated at three schools in the district and provided meals to 25 participating organizations; and
WHEREAS, Danville Public Schools Child Nutrition staff purchased and operated a food truck, which distributed hundreds of meals to students at several convenient locations; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Danville Public Schools Child Nutrition staff on being inducted into the 2019 No Kid Hungry Summer Hero Hall of Fame; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Danville Public Schools Child Nutrition staff as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for its commitment to ensuring that children in Danville have access to healthy food outside of the school year.
